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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1898
Page
5
The eminent playwright Hall Caine landed in Boston from New York and, despite fatigue from the long journey, greeted friends at the Touraine in bright spirits. He praised the large audience and weather, then began to answer questions about his play The Christian, noting his appreciation for the attendance.
The article describes Hall Caine as a romantic, observant writer with a musical voice and a medium height, broad forehead, tawny beard, and silken hair. It notes his silent stance on personal views and cites England and Morocco as contexts for his lecture tour and the appeal of his stories about debate, youth, and pulpit discussions.
Mr Caine lauds American theatres as superior architecturally to the old world and notes his new play and novel are in progress but declines to discuss them. He will stay in Boston a few days visiting friends from his prior visit.
James Driscol, 40, was run over by an express wagon on Washington street in front of Love's Arms Company at 6 p m. He was taken to Massachusetts Hospital by police ambulance and later moved to Massachusetts General Hospital. He suffered scalp wounds and shock, with hopes he would recover enough to stay hospitalized. The incident highlighted police and Emergency Hospital friction as an unconscious Driscol was first put in a doorway before an ambulance arrived.
Lawyer Sherman L Whipple opened the second day of the Tremont street subway explosion trial seeking $10,000 for 15 year old Wolf Kaplan. Defendants include Boston Gas Light Edison Electric West End Street Railway and Metropolitan Construction. Witnesses noted precedents and construction details. The city is not a party to the suit.
A banquet and reception by Division 13, A. O. H. of South Boston honored Major G. F. H. Murray Captain John H. Dunn and Sergeant Major E. L. Logan of the Ninth Massachusetts Volunteers. Speakers included D. M. Cronin Father Joan T. O'Brien and Edward J. Logan, praising Irish history and the A. O. H. lineage. Captain Murray defended his testimony regarding the Fennessey case.
The speaker, a unique figure named Caine, speaks affably with expressive gestures and wary of American reporters. He notes reading at the Waldorf-Astoria and plans a simple storytelling program aimed at touching hearts, recalling Edinburgh as a past stop and seeking a sympathetic chord with his audience.
The Massachusetts Historical Society held a regular meeting with President C F Adams presiding. W W Goodwin read a 1776 letter from Edward Bacon to Colonel Watson about the Concord fight and displayed an original 1687 1688 Clark's Island plan. Dr S A Green presented notes on Benedict Arnold's desertion and identified the boat crew that rowed Arnold to the Vulture as James Survey of Gloucester.
Santiago de Cuba Nov 10 Lieutenant Graham of the Fifth United States Infantry is wounded by a stray bullet from a Cuban mob. An alleged Cuban guerrilla was rescued by American soldiers and jailed for safety as the crowd threatens the officer.
James F Carey, one of two Socialists elected to the U S House from Haverhill, will be received by the Social Democratic party at West End Union Hall this evening. Carey, president of the Haverhill Common Council, will address the meeting with party leaders. The other Socialist Democrat elected is Louis M Scates of nearby Waverhill.
Rumor says a top national railroad figure is negotiating to acquire the Cleveland Lorain and Wheeling. If closed the agreement would place Lorain area rates under the control of two systems, shaping regional railway policy.
The nineteenth annual meeting of the Associated Charities of Boston occurred last evening at Steinert Hall on Boylston Street. President Robert Paine chaired as leaders highlighted rising district outreach, a 1521 first-time filings, 9284 total registrations, and calls for renewed donations to reach $20,000 despite a five-year trend of rising expenses. Directors were elected, and talks by Mrs Josephine Shaw Lowell and Mr Causten Browne framed the session.
John Collier longtime Globe reporter died at his Dartmouth Street home after a heart condition. He fell ill at the Globe office Wednesday evening, recovered briefly, then worsened Thursday morning. Despite a late afternoon rally, he passed away after gasping for air. Remains will be cremated at Forest Lawn.
New Bedford defeats East Weymouth 5 to 4 in polo. Dawson and Kelly starred for the visitors, while New Bedford cohesion and defense limited turnovers. Referee E Fouls noted. key scores by Dawson and Broadbent with periods charted.
Taunton wins 8 to 6 in first game of the season before about 300 fans. Key players include Taunton’s Magee Daley and Nicholson and Plymouth’s Nicholson. Scoring and penalties noted with multiple periods and tight defense, reflecting an early season battle at Taunton.
The Master Teamsters Association met at the United States Hotel with sixty members. Superintendent of Streets Wells urged legislative funding for street improvements in Boston, citing costs, underground work, and the need for better pavements to aid teaming. The talk covered sewer taxes and street watering assessments, plus plans to modernize downtown traffic and ferry service.
A mob formed at the jail to Lynch two men, Thomas Miller and Ira Bryant, charged with threats. Mayor Colonel Waddell, with 25 guards and Winchester rifles, barred the crowd and ordered militia aid. Another black man was shot dead after refusing to halt at Tenth and Mulberry as guards fired. A proclamation from the newly chosen mayor promised strict law enforcement and equal administration for whites and blacks, urging citizens to cooperate for order.
A Greenwood S C special reports five negroes dead along Rehobeth road and one white man buried after an election day clash. A second shooting wounds Etheridge and Tolbert. four heads of families flee the country as armed whites hunt for victims. Essex Harrison killed as cavalry rounds up with rifles drawn. Tolbert family tensions fuel fear of further unrest.
Captain Thomas Clark of the United States signal corps, a candidate for the Board of Aldermen, plans a lively campaign kickoff tonight in the ward room at Bremen and Maverick streets, Ward 2. A large crowd is expected as Speaker lineup includes Clark, with Councilman Joseph H. Hickey presiding and speakers such as John Brant Jr., William Mc Masters, J A Shannon, John Agnew, William Hasson, John J. Dougass, E F O Sullivan of Lawrence, and William C S Healey.
A meeting of Summer street retail merchants at 42 Summer street decided to jointly advertise in newspapers for a winter campaign. Twelve firms supported a probable week long special sale. Represented were Morris Murch & Butler Goldsmith Silver & Co J B Hunter Co John Gilman Spitz Bros Mork Hefal Shoe Co Walter M Hatch Gilbert Brooks Tibbett.
General Manager Sanborn reports near completion of track assignments for the new South station. The Plymouth and Midland divisions of the New Haven road will move to the station bringing 28 trains daily. With the Providence division and the Boston and Albany, total daily trains will reach 710 according to the current schedule.
The steamship Westmeath signaling crew on board was abandoned after passing Cape Magdalen 20 miles below Quebec. No further wreck details available. The vessel, chartered to Hamburg American, carried 35 000 bags sugar 20 000 barrels cement 5000 cases gin and 3000 bales bottles. Estimated value around a million dollars, partly insured by multiple companies.
The Lena Neilsen with lumber from Ludington bound for Benton Harbor ran ashore south of GaI e on the lakes. Captain Jacobs and nine crew members were aboard four men rescued by life savers. A grim outlook for the vessel remains. A separate report from Sand Beach notes the Schoolcraft steamship and three barges in stormy seas parted company. One barge is ashore five miles below. two others pursue the lake while life savers rescue efforts continue.
The two masted schooner Dall loaded with Christmas trees ran aground on Glencoe Beach, Illinois, today. A crew of about five is believed to have perished in the wreck.
Point Pelee Lighthouse, Lake Erie, reports the steamer J P Donaldson lost two of her consorts early today six miles southeast of the light. The missing boats, each with about six men, are feared to have foundered in the gale.
Andrew McCormick of North and Fleet streets was arrested after his wife Mary F McCormick died following a fall from stairs during a reported assault on the afternoon of the fourth. The police say the motive involved beating their 9 year old son. autopsy to determine cause of death.
New York November 10 The law committee of Tammany Hall has received an elaborate opinion holding Colonel Roosevelt ineligible for election. It disputes Elihu Root's view that Roosevelt retained residency by paying Oyster Bay taxes. Tammany may seek court action, which could result in Van Wyck becoming governor if Roosevelt loses.
A rally for Patrick McCarron and John Green seeking Common Council seats from Ward 6 was held last evening at Cashel’s Rocks Club on Endicott Street. Ex Representative Daniel J. McLaughlin chaired. Speeches were delivered by candidates and ex-Councilman James A. Doheny and Thomas Welsh.
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